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Every weekday, your Sci-Fi 5 brings you five minutes of science fiction history. Our panel of hosts present the background stories and details about the creators and context around the stories you love. Brought to you by Roddenberry, the first name in science fiction.

Apr 30, 2021

Don't be a sap. Learn about the next stage in human evolution, known as "The Tomorrow People," which premiered on April 30, 1973. Complete with telekinetic powers and sentient computers, the kids of this British children's TV series slipped subversive messages into a show that proved to have staying power long...


Apr 29, 2021

After nearly three decades in "development hell," Douglas Adams' popular science-fiction comedy was ready to come to the big screen. With an amazing cast and years of fan loyalty built around the franchise, it was sure to be a hit. Find out what happened on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Apr 28, 2021

From a starship captain to the Queen of Zamunda, Madge Sinclair had a powerful on-screen presence. Born on April 28, 1938, Sinclair moved from Jamaica to New York to pursue work as a model and actress, making history in her new career as one of Star Trek's firsts.

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Apr 27, 2021

He's mean, lean, and green, and while Godzilla has made a number of comebacks in the past eight decades, like all great characters he's got an epic origin story. Hear the tale of bringing Japanese "Gojira" to American audiences for the first time with "Godzilla - King of the Monsters" which was released on April 27,...


Apr 26, 2021

It's a train that's also a time machine! Before you can say "Eastwood Ravine," get acquainted with the all-star cast and crew who brought "Time Express" to TV screens on April 26, 1979. Vincent Price himself led something that was akin to "The Love Boat" meets "The Twilight Zone," but neither time nor the network was...